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Joseph Larson Obituary

Joseph R. Larson

February 4 1934 - February 20 2014

He is husband to Kristina; father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and a true friend to so many. Born in Bremerton, Washington and moved with his family to Venice, CA in 1941. Joe attended Venice High School and became a local business man and creator of "World Famous Hinano Café." He is a man of the world and loved to travel. Joseph has inspired and touched so many people in his life. His pride and joy was his family. He will be forever in our hearts and truly missed. Love you Dad.

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Published by Palos Verdes Peninsula News on Mar. 7, 2014.

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Virginia Howard

April 18, 2014

My heart goes out to you Tina for the loss of your lifetime husband and partner, Joe was part of the fabric of Venice and will be miss by all who knew him.

Cecilia (CC) Danel

March 13, 2014

Thank you Joe & the Larson family for the great years and wonderful memories @ Hinano's .

Lory Mayotte

March 13, 2014

I'm sending LOVE , peace , gratitude and my sincerest condolences to your family....Lory Mayotte xxx.

March 11, 2014

I love and will always miss you my only Brother, for all of my life.. you are the best any Sister could ever hope for. I am comforted knowing you are with Dad and Mom, and all our beloved family gone before. Give them all my love, hugs and kisses. I'll see you again sometime in the distant future. love and blessings, Dorothy

Janice Earhart

March 8, 2014

I love and miss u joe you and Tina are amazing people and loved like no other . You mean the world to so many people and it's just not gonna be the dame around here with out u . We all love u from my three please kiss Patty and keep us all safe down here you in a better place Ben thou we wish u were here love u uncle joe

Christina Earhart

March 8, 2014

Uncle joe I love you so much an miss u even more I'm glad ur up there with grandma patty and that your watching over all of us I love u so much

three generations

March 8, 2014

Thank you!

March 7, 2014

I have so appreciated your generous heart. Thank you Joe for your many gifts to the world, that are so far reaching I am honored to have known you and to know you as family. I am grateful for your insights and wisdom that i am reminded of on a daily basis.. I am so glad you lived a full and rich life of love and adventure. i ve admired your ability to grab life by the horns.You loved life large! I know your in the Light at peace for your highest good. Blessings to you and Peace and love to all who miss you. God bless you , I love you, peace be still.

Megyn Harris-Button

March 7, 2014

Growing up with you were some of the best memories of my childhood, I love you and will miss you dearly Uncle Joe!!

Christopher Besenty

March 7, 2014

Rest in peace Joe, You left a great Legacy in Venice.

Marco Polo

March 7, 2014

Thank you for being a pillar in our venetian community!!! your legacy will not be forgotten. REST IN POWER -Marco Polo

March 7, 2014

Bless you brother you have made the world a better place to gather.

Jenny Batchko

March 7, 2014

God rest your soul Joe.

May God bring strength and peace to your family at this most difficult time. God Bless

When I think of Joe I think of good humor :0)

Michael Quinlan

March 7, 2014

Hey Joe you have gone on to a better place..was a pleasure getting to know you and your crazy sense of humor..I,m most thankful for you and kristina bring a great family into this world…for this i thank you from the bottom of my heart…see you when I get heaven side!!!

Michael OOOO :0)

Jodi Sale

March 7, 2014

Uncle I miss you so much already! Iknow you are in heaven with your Mom, Dad and Sister and taking charge. :) All my love and prayers to all your friends and family.

Anya Vignolle

March 7, 2014

I love you Grampi, it's not the same without you here. We love you and miss you everyday. Xoxoxo Anya

Boyce Brown Alexis Montgomery

March 7, 2014

Joe -- we love you and will miss you always -- Boyce, Alexis and Nicolas

March 7, 2014

What a great man my love and respect for him is huge were all gonna miss you uncle Joe please hug my dear mother pattie Jo my grampa big Joe Larson and my grammar grandma marge and my great grandma Dottie and of course my auntie Joyce much love and respect to my aunt Kristina my cousins christian and katja bless your family's live like he did

80th@ le cellier restaurant 2/4/14

Katja Vignolle

March 7, 2014

80th Birthday with the Vignolles and DI

Katja Vignolle

March 7, 2014

Thanksgiving 2013

Katja Vignolle

March 7, 2014

50th wedding anniversary

Katja Vignolle

March 7, 2014

Rosarito beach Mexico

Katja Vignolle

March 7, 2014

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